Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments

J0601 Aceves, Aiden J. Grade 8, Riverside County

Category Award
From the Moon to the Earth: Does Our Nearest Neighbor Have Any Effect on Seismic Activity? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Aceves
School: Gage (Matthew) Middle School, Riverside

J0602 Austin, Brian B. Grade 6, Kern County

Earth Cubed Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Carrie Goldsmith
School: Olive Knolls Christian School, Bakersfield

J0603 Bailey, Jena M. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Using Lichenometry to Date Past Earthquakes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J0603 Page, Erin K. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Using Lichenometry to Date Past Earthquakes Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J0604 Davis, Madison V. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Weather Outside Is Frightful Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bob Dettmer
School: Lipman Middle School, Brisbane

J0605 Fisher, Michael J. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Catch a Falling Star Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J0606 Gevorkian, Garen Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Darcy's Law and Underground Water Flow Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lida Gevorkian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J0607 Jenkins, Marie E. Grade 7, Fresno County

Factors that Affect the Transfer of Force through Saturated Soil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. James Welter
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J0608 McCracken, Patrick W. Grade 6, Fresno County

Soil Liquefaction: Comparing Various Soils and Amount of Water Necessary to Compromise the Integrity of the Foundation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Russell
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno

J0609 Mead, Jordan Lachelle Grade 6, Kern County

Does Particle Size Affect Settling Rates and Turbidity? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Walker
School: Lincoln Junior High School, Taft

J0610 Meyer, Travis R. Grade 8, Kern County

Factors that Affect Soil Conductivity for Use in Measuring Water Content Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Keller
School: Heritage Academy, Bakersfield

J0611 Mussell, Adam G. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
Liquefaction in Action: A Tale of Two Bays Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sarah Baumgart
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz

J0612 Phene, Daniel P. Grade 7, Fresno County

How Does Soil Texture Affect Infiltration? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Piercy
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J0613 Purewal, Jaskeerit K. Grade 8, Fresno County

What from Space? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J0614 Rothschild-Mancinelli, Kyle R. Grade 6, San Mateo County

Ground-Truthing THEMIS Using Infrared Readings Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Lynn Rothschild
School: Corte Madera Middle School, Portola Valley

J0615 Sakamoto, Todd K. Grade 8, Fresno County

Determining the Effects of Soil Additives on Soil Stability: Three-Year Study Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J0616 Shepherd, Garrett E. Grade 7, Fresno County

Does the pH in the Water of the Kings River Change As It Travels Down Its Course? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Twila Young
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger

J0617 Small, Emily C. Grade 6, Fresno County

Can Earthquakes Be Predicted by Lost Pet Ads? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Twila Young
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger

J0618 Stone, Ariel V. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County

How Much Solid Matter Is in 25ml of Ocean Water from Different Areas of the Pacific Ocean? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Wendy Mckeown
School: Atascadero Junior High School, Atascadero

J0619 Strege, Eric W. Grade 8, Riverside County

Category Award
Shake Down: The Effects of Liquefaction on Desert Soils Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gary Nadler
School: Glenn (John) Middle School, Indio

J0620 Teixeira, Joao V.C. Grade 6, Monterey County

Does the Wind Change with Height? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. M. Comer
School: Colton (Walter) Middle School, Monterey